Limited time re-edition of these Studio27 photo-etched parts for the Mazda 787B by Tamiya.
Additional details for the
Mazda 787B detail up set:
- Manufactured by Studio27 in 1/24 scale with reference ST27-FP24225 (also listed as 4545310020615 and FP24225).
- To be used with Tamiya references TAM24112, TAM24326 and TAM24352.
- Includes photo-etched parts and assembly instructions.
- Package measures 110 mm x 190 mm x 1 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 19 g.
- Box barcode 4545310020615 (GTIN/EAN)
- Featured in newsletters 581 and 585.
The Mazda 787 and its derivative 787B were Group C sports prototype racing cars built by Mazda for use in the World Sportscar Championship, All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1990 to 1991. Designed to combine a mixture of the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) Group C regulations with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) GTP regulations, the 787s were the last Wankel rotary-powered racing cars to compete in the World and Japanese championships, using Mazda's R26B engine.
Although the 787 and 787B lacked the single lap pace of World Championship competitors such as Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Porsche, as well Japanese Championship competitors Nissan and Toyota, the Mazdas had reliability which allowed them to contend for their respective championships. The reliability of the cars eventually paid off in 1991 when a 787B driven by Johnny Herbert, Volker Weidler, and Bertrand Gachot went on to victory in the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans. This remains as of 2012 the only victory by a Japanese marque as well as the only victory by a car not using a reciprocating engine design.
A total of two 787s were constructed in 1990, while three newer specification 787Bs were built in 1991.
This item is not suitable for children under 18 years old. SpotModel recommend this item for advanced modellers and professionals with high experience on building cars and bikes. Read carefully all instructions.
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